Workday HCM Functional Manager

Legend Biotech US • Somerset, NJ

69d • $123,605 - $162,232

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking Workday HCM Functional Manager as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ. The role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the global Core HR module within Workday HCM. This role serves as the functional owner and subject matter expert (SME) for all Core HR-related configuration, ensuring Workday supports evolving business needs through scalable, compliant, and user-friendly solutions. The role will manage day-to-day configuration, coordinate system enhancements, support biannual Workday releases, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee and HR user experience globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HRIS or HR technology roles, with at least 4+ years of hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration experience.
• Proven expertise in Core HR, including foundational data, worker structures, positions, job profiles, organizations, and security.
• Strong track record in Workday release management, testing coordination, and post-deployment validation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage global stakeholders and balance competing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Core HCM configuration and security.
• Core Compensation and Onboarding setup.
• Workday Business Processes, Condition Rules, and Calculated Fields.
• Strong understanding of Workday security roles, domain policies, and user provisioning.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and release management tools (e.g., Workday Sandbox, Jira, ServiceNow).
• Proficient in Excel and other tools for analysis and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global Workday Core HR module, including Core Compensation, Onboarding, and Security Administration.
• Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of updates and new capabilities within the Core HR module.
• Serve as the functional lead for Workday biannual releases — evaluating new features, managing regression testing, and coordinating deployment of approved functionality.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), HR Operations, and IT to gather business requirements and translate them into Workday solutions.
• Manage the demand intake process for Core HR enhancements, ensuring clear prioritization and alignment with global HR strategy.
• Oversee security administration in Workday, ensuring proper governance, role-based access, and compliance.
• Serve as the Security Administrator responsible for creating new roles, maintaining role-based and user-based access, and ensuring security alignment with global policies.
• Own and manage all business and system controls related to Core HR, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and proper governance across global processes.
• Maintain system documentation, process maps, and configuration guides to support ongoing operations and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation using Workday capabilities and best practices.
• Act as the decision-maker for configuration and design choices within the Core HR module, balancing global consistency with local compliance.
• Evaluate new Workday functionality and determine adoption recommendations based on business impact and readiness.
• Prioritize enhancement requests and ensure alignment with HRIS roadmap and governance processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one.
• Equity and stock options available to employees in eligible roles.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Family planning and care resources.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees